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Speed Cameras in Buxton

5 mapped speed camera locations in Buxton and 4 more within 5 miles. Most are on A5004, A53 and A6, and the most common limit is 50 mph.

Cameras in town
5
50
Most common limit
50 mph
Nearby within 5 mi
4
Busiest road, vehicles/day
22,124

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Buxton · 5 cameras

All speed cameras in Buxton

Street, speed limit and camera type for every mapped location.

Camera directory loaded with 5 records.

  1. 30

    Fairfield Road

    A6Direction NE22,124 vehicles/day

    Fixed
  2. 50

    Long Hill

    A5004Direction both directions232 vehicles/day

    Average Speed
  3. 50

    Long Hill

    A5004Direction both directions4,162 vehicles/day

    Average Speed
  4. 30

    Station Road

    A5313,060 vehicles/day

    Fixed
  5. 30

    Station Road

    A5313,060 vehicles/day

    Fixed

Within 5 miles

Speed cameras near Buxton

The 4 closest mapped cameras outside Buxton, nearest first.

Camera directory loaded with 4 records.

  1. 50

    Long Hill

    A5004Whaley BridgeDirection both directions1,020 vehicles/day

    Average Speed4.0 mi away
  2. 40

    Long Hill

    A5004Whaley BridgeDirection both directions1,020 vehicles/day

    Average Speed4.3 mi away
  3. 50

    Buxton New Road

    A537Macclesfield95 vehicles/day

    Average Speed4.5 mi away
  4. 50

    Long Hill

    A5004Whaley BridgeDirection both directions1,020 vehicles/day

    Average Speed4.5 mi away

Camera sites that stand out in Buxton

Collisions are DfT STATS19 records (2024) within 500 m of each camera; traffic is the DfT annual average daily flow for the counted road. Proximity does not prove a camera caused or prevented anything.

Most collisions nearby

  1. 130

    Station Road

    6 collisions

  2. 240

    Long Hill

    1 collisions

  3. 350

    Long Hill

    1 collisions

Busiest camera roads

  1. 130

    Fairfield Road

    22,124 vehicles/day

  2. 230

    Station Road

    13,060 vehicles/day

  3. 350

    Long Hill

    4,162 vehicles/day

  4. 450

    Long Hill

    1,020 vehicles/day

  5. 540

    Long Hill

    1,020 vehicles/day

Mobile camera vans

Mobile speed camera sites near Buxton

CREST Derbyshire is enforcing at these 20 locations throughout September 2026:

  • ?A38 - Swanwick
  • ?Alfreton Road, Derby
  • ?Clover Nook Rd, Cotes Park
  • ?Froggatt Edge
  • ?Milton Road, Milton
  • ?A444 Woodland Road, Stanton
  • ?Ashford Rise, Belper
  • ?Clowne Road, Barlborough
  • ?Hernstone, Peak Forest
  • ?Ryknield Road, Kilburn
All Derbyshire van sites Source: CREST Derbyshire · checked 26 September 2026

Speed limits at these cameras

30mph
3 (33%)
40mph
1 (11%)
50mph
5 (56%)

Camera types

  • Fixed

    Gatso, Truvelo and similar cameras at one spot

    3

    33%

  • Average Speed

    SPECS / VECTOR — time over a stretch of road

    6

    67%

Roads with cameras around Buxton

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Frequently asked questions

How many speed cameras are in Buxton?

There are 5 mapped speed camera locations in Buxton (3 fixed, 2 average speed, 0 red light), plus 4 within 5 miles. The most common limit at these sites is 50 mph.

Which roads in and around Buxton have speed cameras?

Most mapped cameras are on A5004, A53 and A6. The full list above shows every camera with its street, speed limit and type.

Where are the mobile speed cameras in Buxton this week?

The safety camera partnership for Derbyshire publishes its mobile camera van sites. The mobile camera section on this page lists them and is checked every day.

Are there red light cameras in Buxton?

No red light cameras are currently mapped in Buxton in OpenStreetMap. Many junctions use combined speed and red-light cameras, so treat any camera at traffic lights as enforcing both. Running a red light carries a £100 fine and 3 points.

What happens if I get caught speeding in Buxton?

The registered keeper should receive a Notice of Intended Prosecution within 14 days. The minimum penalty is a £100 fine and 3 penalty points; you may be offered a speed awareness course instead, or face a higher fine for higher speeds.

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